Introduction

The platform supports resource monitoring through Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) Traps. You can:

  • Create an SNMP Trap for each client.
  • Specify the resources from which traps will be received.
  • Collect traps from various devices.

SNMP trap processing

An SNMP trap signals a specific condition defined in the Management Information Base (MIB) and is expressed through variable bindings that include a trap message. The platform processes these traps and converts them into alerts.

OID usage

The SNMP Object Identifier (OID) is a unique address used to identify devices for monitoring their status. An SNMP OID typically appears in a format like: 1.3.6.1.6.3.1.1.5.5.

When setting up an SNMP Trap monitor, you have the option to include or exclude specific OIDs.

Scenarios

Following are some scenarios that will help you customize how SNMP traps are handled:

Do not want to receive specific SNMP traps

If you do not want to receive SNMP traps from specific OIDs, create an SNMP trap monitor that excludes the OIDs you do not want to receive the trap from.

Want to receive all SNMP traps

If you want to receive SNMP traps from all resources, create an SNMP trap monitor and select the Receive traps from all devices option.

Want to receive specific SNMP traps

If you want to receive SNMP traps only from specific resources, select the Receive traps from specified devices only option and choose the devices that you want to receive the SNMP traps from.

Want to discard specific SNMP traps

If you want to discard SNMP traps from specific IP addresses, create an SNMP trap monitor and select the Discard traps from specific IP addresses option.